SK Biopharmaceuticals (326030) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
18 Aug, 2026Financial performance and growth trajectory
Achieved record operating profit of KRW 89.8B in Q1 2026, with XCOPRIⓇ sales reaching KRW 197.7B ($135M), up 15.8% QoQ and 48.4% YoY.
Net profit for Q1 2026 was KRW 102.7B, reflecting a 423.5% YoY increase.
Revenue for Q1 2026 rose to KRW 227.9B, a 17.2% QoQ and 57.8% YoY increase.
XCOPRIⓇ US annual sales have shown consistent growth, reaching $443.2M in FY2025.
FY guidance for XCOPRIⓇ revenue maintained at $550-580M.
Product portfolio and pipeline expansion
XCOPRIⓇ (cenobamate) is positioned as a best-in-class epilepsy treatment, with global expansion through direct sales and licensing.
Indication and age expansion for XCOPRIⓇ expected to drive sales to $1B by 2029.
NDA for cenobamate oral suspension submitted in March 2026; sNDA filings for PGTC and pediatric use planned within 2026.
Early-stage pipeline includes CNS, oncology, and new modalities such as radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) and targeted protein degradation (TPD).
Joint venture in China (Ignis Therapeutics) launched cenobamate in March 2026, with further market opportunities anticipated.
Strategic investments and R&D focus
Reinvesting XCOPRIⓇ cash flow into asset acquisition and R&D diversification to fuel next-generation growth.
Transitioning from asset-based to platform-based R&D, with a focus on sustainable pipeline development.
Recent in-licensing of SKL35501 and SKL37321, and collaborations for RPT and TPD platforms.
Strengthening clinical capabilities through parallel development of in-house and licensed-in pipelines.
Establishing a sustainable RPT value chain and securing radioisotope supply agreements.
Latest events from SK Biopharmaceuticals
- Q1 2025 profit surged on strong XCOPRIⓇ sales and global licensing growth.326030
Q1 2025 - H1 2024 net profit was 34.26B KRW, with Q2 revenue up 74% YoY and XCOPRIⓇ US sales over KRW 100B.326030
Q2 2024 - Record Q1 profit and revenue growth led by XCOPRIⓇ, with global expansion and strong R&D focus.326030
Q1 2026 - Q3 2025 revenue hit KRW 512.4B, led by cenobamate, with robust profit and global expansion.326030
Q3 2025 - Q2 and H1 2025 revenue surged, led by XCOPRI sales and robust margins.326030
Q2 2025 - Revenue up 8.4% YoY, net profit 40.6B KRW, driven by XCOPRIⓇ and global expansion.326030
Q3 2024 - XCOPRIⓇ US sales drove record revenue and profit, supporting robust R&D and pipeline growth.326030
Q4 2024 - Record H1 revenue and profit driven by cenobamate sales, global expansion, and strong margins.326030
Q2 2026 - XCOPRIⓇ sales and profits surged in FY25, with strong FY26 growth and pipeline expansion expected.326030
Q4 2025